Terror in Resonance (2014)

Anime series · 11 episodes · MAPPA · directed by Shinichirou Watanabe

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Studio MAPPA and director Shinichirou Watanabe present a psychological thriller about two enigmatic teenage anti-heroes. Operating as "Sphinx," they launch a series of terrorist attacks across Tokyo, challenging the police and forcing a detective into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The series explores themes of crime, mystery, and the protagonists' hidden motives.

Terror in Resonance screencaps & stills

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Terror in Resonance in motion

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The story

Following a devastating attack on a nuclear facility, Japan's government and police are left reeling, with only the cryptic word "VON" as a clue. Six months later, two teenage boys, identifying themselves as "Sphinx," emerge online, broadcasting threats of widespread destruction across Tokyo. These enigmatic figures, later revealed as Nine and Twelve, initiate a series of calculated terrorist acts, directly challenging the authorities.

The public descends into panic as the police struggle to contain the escalating threat and uncover the terrorists' identities and motives. Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki finds himself at the center of the investigation, desperately pursuing Sphinx while the duo orchestrates chaos. The series unfolds as Nine and Twelve execute their elaborate plans, driven by a hidden, tragic truth they aim to expose, using Tokyo as their stage to reveal a world of deception and secrets.

Credits & cast

Studio
MAPPA
Director
Shinichirou Watanabe
Character design
Kazuto Nakazawa
Music
Youko Kanno
Voice
Kaito Ishikawa as Nine
Voice
Atsumi Tanezaki as Lisa Mishima
Voice
Souma Saitou as Twelve
Voice
Shunsuke Sakuya as Kenjirou Shibasaki

Where to watch Terror in Resonance

Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.

Terror in Resonance colour palette

The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.

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Colour script

The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.

Where Terror in Resonance happens

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Terror in Resonance background art

Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.

Terror in Resonance background art — a desolate urban street; Outdoor stone staircase on hill; Modern building interior; Medical facility, dimly lit; A futuristic city at dusk; Under a bright blue sky

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Anime like Terror in Resonance

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    95 fan votes · Shared: Psychological · Suspense

  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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Questions about Terror in Resonance

Who made Terror in Resonance?

Terror in Resonance (2014) was animated by MAPPA and directed by Shinichirou Watanabe.

Where can I watch Terror in Resonance?

Netflix, Crunchyroll, OceanVeil list Terror in Resonance. Availability changes by country.

What anime are like Terror in Resonance?

Fans most often recommend Death Note, Eden of The East, B: The Beginning, Psycho-Pass. In look: Garo: The Animation, Jujutsu Kaisen, Banana Fish.

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Animation reference

Frames and loops from Terror in Resonance (2014) © MAPPA, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.